Hindu

Shiva

In Hindu tradition, Shiva represents transformation, destruction of ego, and regeneration; as Nataraja he is the cosmic dancer combining creation, preservation, and destruction, holding the fire of destruction and the drum of creation.

TraditionHindu
SymbolCosmic dancer (Nataraja); drum and fire
DomainsTransformation · Protection · Grounding
Provenance URLhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/39329

Citation

Dehejia, Vidya. "Art of the Imperial Cholas." Columbia University Press, 1990.

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